University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Dietitian

The closing date is 17 September 2025

Job summary

Are you interested in joining an innovative, high profile and dynamic dietetic team of over 50 staff? We are seeking a self-motivated Band 6 Rotational Dietitian.

The successful individual will be joining our Band 6 Rotational Programme. As this is a rotational post you will have the opportunity to be working within well-established multidisciplinary teams with both inpatients and outpatients in the following clinical areas; Bariatrics; Intestinal Failure Team; Oncology & Haematology; Paediatrics; Metabolics; Critical Care; Neurology & Neuro Surgery; Head & Neck Oncology.

There are Two Post available and we would like applicants to start as soon as possible

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and confident individual with an interest in developing their dietetic skills and experience across a wide range of specialist areas. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment whilst developing their clinical skills. Applicants will possess BSc Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent) and be HCPC registered. To widen your clinical and non-clinical experience and knowledge across all pillars of practice. Clinically responsible for the nutritional care and management of patients and independently plan organise and prioritise patient related and professional demands daily. You should have the ability to work well within teams and be able to manage your time effectively. Excellent communication skills and effective team working skills are essential. To act as a source of dietary expertise for colleagues and other health care professionals across the organisation. To work as an integral part of the Dietetic Team in ensuring that the service is fully covered over the periods of leave. To contribute to the Trust Clinical Governance programme by participating in audits, development and implementation of evidence based guidelines/protocols/policies and continuing professional development. Having supervision skills will enable you to support the student training programme.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

  • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

  • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

  • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

  • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

  • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

  • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

  • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

  • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Details

Date posted

03 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6677-A

Job locations

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • Four year degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
  • HCPC registered

Desirable

  • Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or equivalent association
  • Post registration training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG course, paediatric/renal modules

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration clinical experience

Desirable

  • Involvement in relevant specialist interest group
  • Knowledge of current issues relating to specialist area of dietetics

Quality and service improvement

Essential

  • Experience of service development

Communication

Essential

  • Sound verbal and written skills
  • Proven ability to communicate using a variety of methods to a range of healthcare professionals, non professionals and patients
  • Awareness of need for confidentiality and issues of consent
  • Flexible and adaptable to working alone or in different groups
  • Proven experience of communicating to affect change in adults
  • Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork

Values

Essential

  • Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving.

Personal and people development

Essential

  • Experience of training student dietitians/other HCPs

Desirable

  • Experience in the support and development of junior members of staff
  • Teaching on degree or higher level/professional course

Information collection and analysis including IT skills

Essential

  • Anthropometry skills
  • Experience in conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics
  • Computer literacy

Equality and Diversity

Essential

  • Awareness of equal opportunities and diversity

Quality and Service improvement

Desirable

  • Experience in project management

Information collection and analysis including IT skills

Essential

  • Anthropometry skills
  • Computer literacy

Desirable

  • Experience in conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics
Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • Four year degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
  • HCPC registered

Desirable

  • Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or equivalent association
  • Post registration training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG course, paediatric/renal modules

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration clinical experience

Desirable

  • Involvement in relevant specialist interest group
  • Knowledge of current issues relating to specialist area of dietetics

Quality and service improvement

Essential

  • Experience of service development

Communication

Essential

  • Sound verbal and written skills
  • Proven ability to communicate using a variety of methods to a range of healthcare professionals, non professionals and patients
  • Awareness of need for confidentiality and issues of consent
  • Flexible and adaptable to working alone or in different groups
  • Proven experience of communicating to affect change in adults
  • Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork

Values

Essential

  • Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving.

Personal and people development

Essential

  • Experience of training student dietitians/other HCPs

Desirable

  • Experience in the support and development of junior members of staff
  • Teaching on degree or higher level/professional course

Information collection and analysis including IT skills

Essential

  • Anthropometry skills
  • Experience in conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics
  • Computer literacy

Equality and Diversity

Essential

  • Awareness of equal opportunities and diversity

Quality and Service improvement

Desirable

  • Experience in project management

Information collection and analysis including IT skills

Essential

  • Anthropometry skills
  • Computer literacy

Desirable

  • Experience in conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU


Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU


Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Dietitian

Kassie MONTANHEIRO

kassie.montanheiro@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

03 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6677-A

Job locations

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU


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